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1913
Bank of Gerald. Gerald, Mo, 1913
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About Gerald
City in Missouri, United StatesGerald is a city in western Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Gerald
The typical Gerald home is worth about $252,000, up 7.7% in a year, 6% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Gerald
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Gerald's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Gerald
Full picture →Most working residents leave Gerald for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (11%), Union (8%) and Owensville (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Gerald
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Gerald tracks Missouri closely.
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Natural hazards in Gerald
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Gerald
Full climate →Gerald has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Gerald
All Gerald schools →School Grade B
The public schools Gerald’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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